Cleveland State University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Cleveland State University

At Cleveland State University, a revitalized sense of place meets a rewarding sense of purpose — with extraordinary results.Our home is the heart of the city, and the pulse here is stronger than ever. It races with the excitement of a record-setting freshman class and ongoing excellence in academic achievement. It races with a $500-million campus makeover that is sparking a downtown renaissance. It races with the transformative vision of President Ronald M. Berkman, who is determined to establish Cleveland State as a best-in-class urban university for the 21st century.With an enrollment of more than 17,000 students, eight colleges and more than 200 academic programs, Cleveland State is committed to providing a hands-on learning environment where faculty and students connect and ideas mesh with real-world experience. We strive to serve the public, to support faculty in their teaching endeavors and research and to prepare students to lead productive, responsible and fulfilling lives in the region and around the world.An unprecedented influx of new students is energizing the University. Fresh ideas are surging as we extend our classrooms into the community. New paths to promising careers are being forged.

About Cleveland State University

At Cleveland State University, a revitalized sense of place meets a rewarding sense of purpose — with extraordinary results.Our home is the heart of the city, and the pulse here is stronger than ever. It races with the excitement of a record-setting freshman class and ongoing excellence in academic achievement. It races with a $500-million campus makeover that is sparking a downtown renaissance. It races with the transformative vision of President Ronald M. Berkman, who is determined to establish Cleveland State as a best-in-class urban university for the 21st century.With an enrollment of more than 17,000 students, eight colleges and more than 200 academic programs, Cleveland State is committed to providing a hands-on learning environment where faculty and students connect and ideas mesh with real-world experience. We strive to serve the public, to support faculty in their teaching endeavors and research and to prepare students to lead productive, responsible and fulfilling lives in the region and around the world.An unprecedented influx of new students is energizing the University. Fresh ideas are surging as we extend our classrooms into the community. New paths to promising careers are being forged.

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (6)

B.A. in Arabic

B.A. in French

B.A. in History

B.A. in Linguistics

B.A. in Music

B.A. in Philosophy

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Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

B.A. in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Medical Technology

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Track

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Professional Studies Track

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Accelerated 4+1 BA/MPA in Public Administration

B.A. in Black Studies

B.A. in Communication

B.A. in Communication Management

B.A. in Comparative Religion

B.A. in Criminology

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Arts and Humanities (7)

J.D. /Master of Urban Planning, Design, and Development

Master of Arts in English

Master of Arts in History

Master of Arts in Philosophy

Master of Arts in Spanish

Master of Music in Composition

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Business and Management (7)

Master of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership

Engineering and Technology (7)

J.D. /Master of Urban Planning, Design, and Development - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration

Master of Computer and Information Science - Information Systems

Master of Computer and Technology Endorsement

Master of Electronics Engineering Technology

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (7)

Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Master of Arts in Psychology - Diversity Management

Master of Arts in Psychology - Experimental Research

Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Research

Master of Arts in Psychology - School Psychology

Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology

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Natural Sciences (7)

J.D. /Master of Arts in Environmental Studies

J.D. /Master of Science in Environmental Science

J.D. /Master of Science in Environmental Science Program

J.D./Master of Arts in Environmental Studies

Master of Arts in Environmental Studies

Master of Science in Chemistry

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Others (7)

Master of Accountancy

Social Sciences and Management (7)

Joint Master's Degree in Social Work

Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Arts in Economics

Master of Arts in Global Interactions

Master of Education in Adult Learning and Development

Master of Education in Community Health Education

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Public Affairs

Business and Management (6)

Doctor of Business Administration

Engineering and Technology (6)

Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Doctor of Engineering in Applied Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Regulatory Biology

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Natural Sciences (6)

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Development and Aging

Ph.D. in Urban Education

University information

Bachelor

SAT

880+

GPA

2+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

78+

Total students

11,943

UG students

71%

PG students

29%

International students

1,995

UG students

22%

PG students

78%

Total faculty staff

759

Domestic staff

97%

Int'l staff

3%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

Cleveland State University is one of the top public universities in Cleveland , United States. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.